wishers losing or lost large amount of weight

[Tiggeroo]

Does anybody on here have a good deal of weight to lose, or that they've lost. 50lbs plus.
How did you stay motivated? Any tips?
When you were at your highest weight did you have a hard time finding good health care? This is a problem I'm finding. I'm having some health issues and can't get a dr to take me seriously. I think they look at me and figure i've just got to lose the weight. I am losing the weight. I've lost 20 in the past 3 weeks. But I don't think the dr's believe i'll really lose the weight either.
Because of my weight i've been avoiding the dr's for much too long. This means I haven't been treating my high bp or getting basic tests. I'm changing this but having a hard time finding a good dr.

[twotoohappy]

Just wanted to wish you well on your weight loss journey.
I started to lose weight because my dr. read me the riot act about being there for my daughter when she grows up. My cholesterol was high and he wanted to put me on meds.
That was my wake up call. I lost about 30 pounds and was happy, until I went to WDW in Aug. and had my pic. taken with a hottie. I flipped at what I looked like. That was my real wake up call.
I joined the gym the next day and have been running ever since. Since Aug. I've lost 27 pounds. (57 pounds total since joining WISH) I had my picture taken again in Dec. and wow was there a difference. I'm now looking to lose another 10 pounds before my trip in March so I'll have another comparison pic.
So my motivation is my upcoming trips and my "comparison" pics.
Take your time, drink lots of water and move and the weight will come off :)

[Cruise04]

My total weight loss goal is 134 pounds. I'm at 51 as of this morning. It's been a struggle but I have had a lot of support on the boards here and at Jazzercise. My wake up call was a picture of me taken in May and I was horrid. I knew I was big but that did it. Plus my daughter got yelled at by her doc and I told her we were doing this together. She's doing okay - she's lost 25 pounds (had lost 30 but then gained 5 at WDW).

My motivation has been that I need to do this and I really like how I feel and I REALLY love how people look at me when I workout. They look at me like they can't believe I'm able to keep up with them and that I'm doing the bouncing and jumping and jogging that they are doing and I'm still so heavy. It makes me laugh because these are the really skinny people that are there to just stay healthy. More power to them but I really think they are expecting me to drop or something. That is a lot of motivation for me. That I can show people that I can do this.

My doc is very supportive so I haven't had the problems you are having. I'm so sorry to hear this. The one thing you can do it actually stick with this and do it. Show them that you CAN do this. I know you CAN!!!!!! Make sure to drink plenty of water (it's a pain but trust me on this - I drink at least 84 ounces a day, more on most days) and make sure you get at least 30 minutes of exercise in at least 3-5 days a week - more is better but start slow and work your way up. When I first started working out I couldn't hardly move and I was so sore after that hour was over. But I stuck with it and now I am kicking butt!!!!! Plus just think of great you are going to start feeling and how much more AWESOME you are going to look than you already do. Plus the exercise will begin to help your bp and cholesterol and everything else.

Good luck!!!!! And come post over at the journals and start one. It has been a lifesaver for me.

Chris

[newholidayx2]

In 2003 my older brother had a heart attack/heart bypass. That was my wakeup call.
I lost 45lbs, Im at goal, doctor told me not to loose anymore. I do enter my food intake daily on fitday.com - I keep an eye on my fat & sodium intake. I do get at least 1/2hr exercise daily by either Curves, Walk Away The Pounds or just walking outside.

[Maude4Disney]

I have a goal of 70-80 lbs to shed. I joined here last year about this time and lost 20 lbs. I put 10 back on and lost all motivation.(I've been in hiding since) But I've started again and feel more confident about it this time around. But as far as my Dr. goes. I think he's a quack and avoid him at all cost. DH sees the same Dr.(and thinks he's great) and I'm not sure if it's a weight thing w/ him or a male/female thing. Or if he's just a BAD Dr. I know I need to lost weight and not once has he ever mentioned my weight to me. The times I do break down and go see him, he can never seem to figure out what might be wrong. :rolleyes1 and just sort of dismisses me. I'm sick of paying money to be disrespected. My problem now is getting off my rear to find a Dr. that I can work with.

[p2oh]

I need to loose about 200 lbs to be considered within my weight range. I am doing WW and exercising. Last week was my firts week and I lost 6.6lbs.

[MickeySP]

I have lost 160lbs so far and am would love to do another 40 to put me in the 130 range.

You can do it!

[LuluLovesDisney]

I've lost 27 lbs and I would like to lose 53 more to bring me to the higher end of the range of healthy weight for my height. I try to think of it in smaller doses, because although my ultimate goal would be to be at a "normal" weight, there are lots of other things that would make me happy.
For example, I would like to be able to wear a pair of shorts, or to easily cross my legs completely, or to fit into a size 14 again. Things like that. And especially to have more energy and feel better about myself.

So I'm trying to focus on the step-by-step goals. Process-based goals- like 5 fruits and veggies a day, stay within my calorie and carb limits, drink 8 glasses of water and 3 cups of green tea a day, do a self-massage and a body brushing everyday, take my vitamins and supplements everyday (a multi, a calcium, EGCG and CLA) and work out 3 times a week on top of the exercise I get working at a fitness facility and teaching.

There are also end-result focused goals-like rewards for what I lose.
For example, I would like to lose 5 lbs. a month- that means that by my end of August trip to WDW, I would be down 35 lbs. That's my motivator. At every 5 lbs increment, I've set up a reward for myself- like treating myself to a manicure and pedicure, or buying some low cal but expensive lobster to make for dinner, or getting some new clothes.

I also think it's good that my boyfriend is trying to lose weight too- we're motivating each other, especially important in choosing healthy dinners- we're grilling a lot on the George Foreman grill and making a lot of salads. One of my goals is to eat 5 fruits and veggies a day, so that fills me up. He also is a good motivator- writing me notes saying I'm doing a good job, or rewarding me after my weekly weigh ins with a massage or making dinner for me for a change.

As far as my plan- I am doing Curves- the workout AND the 6 week challenge(diet). Since I work there two to three times a week at Curves(moonlighting after my regular teaching job), and teach the diet class I am really immersed in the process and I like having the support- I'm always reminded of the importance of what I'm doing. And I like that Curves is all about women and health- it's not focused on appearance like another gym I went to in my town that was basically a pick up joint with w juice bar and exercise machines.

My Dr. prescribed Meridia for me, but I didn't fill it because it is really really expensive for me. January --- between Christmas presents (I have a huge family, with lots of kids that I bought large presents for, plus the 800 dollars I spent on my parents to get them a freezer) and my WDW trip/Cruise during New Years --- is a bad bad month financially. Not a single penny to spare. Once Feb 28th's paycheck (2 days early in Feb!!!) comes in, I will be able to fill that prescription - though I haven't decided if I want to yet. I'm still on the fence.

Personally, I go to my mother's boss (who is a cardiologist) for most of my GP needs- like when I had strep throat- since I don't have a GP- partly because I don't like to rely on a prescription for everything and I like to do things the natural way. I have a friend who is almost done with schooling to be a Naturopath and I am very interested in Natural medicine- she has shared a lot of information with me that has helped me get healthier- about nutrition, supplements, herbs and things like body brushing, aromatherapy, reiki, all of which are valuable tools for me, since controlling my emotional eating and stress is the largest part of the battle against my weight. You have to find a doctor that will listen to you and have an open mind- call around- ask friends in the area- or maybe, you could go to a place like Curves or TOPS that would have some information about what doctors or naturopaths are size-friendly.

Good luck to the OP and everyone else who's struggling like me! :hippie:

[Tiggeroo]

all my friends are thin and healthy. They can't imagine what i'm talking about when I say the dr's office makes me uncomfortable.
I have a bad pain in the left side of my abdomen that spread to my back and sometimes up my left shoulder and chest. I told the dr and she said I must have pulled something or i'm not used to exercising. It's not like that. I am losing alot of sleep over this. I am convinced I have kidney disease or cancer and that i waited too late to decide to get into shape. If I get the clear I think i've been scared enough to be totally serious about the weight loss this time.
I'm down 20lbs and i'll actually confess it here. It's the only place i've ever said this. After the 20lbs I still have to lose 110lbs.

If anybody here is in the south jersey area and can recommend a good dr, I might even consider philly I would be thrilled.

[MickeySP]

Not in South Jersey, so can't help there.

Don't think of it as 110lbs - take it in 20lb sections. It doesn't seem so daunting if you do it that way.

I have another 40 to lose but counting in 10lb increments, small goals feel easier to attain.

Good Luck!!

[Mickeefan]

I've been on the up and down yo-yo thing for the last 2-3 years. I'll get really motivated and lose and then I'll lose my motivation and I'll slack off and gain some back. I haven't gained all that I've lost back, but I don't want to, either. I need to get and stay motivated this time. I'm doing WW, but I really need to get moving. I think I will try to visit this board more often for inspiration.

[Cruise04]

Tiggeroo - I am in the same boat as you are. This is the first place that I can actually say the same thing - I've lost 52.5 pounds and I have 81.5 left to go. But at one point I was at the same as you - I had lost 5 and had 129 to go. Then I had lost 10 and had 124 to go. Then I had lost 15 and had 119 to go. It's getting more on the loss end and less on left to go end which is so incredibly amazing to me.

I also take it in small segments. I just posted about a week or so ago in my journal how I have it broken down. Then when I hit those goals earlier then when I had hoped, I do something special for myself - either a special treat, some type of clothing, or just a day to myself (when possible) because to me it's more special.